About
English actress celebrated for her groundbreaking portrayal of the warrior knight Brienne of Tarth in HBO's fantasy drama series Game of Thrones, for which she earned an Emmy Award nomination. She later starred as Captain Phasma in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Lucifer Morningstar in The Sandman, and Principal Larissa Weems in Netflix's Wednesday.
Before Fame
Trained as a semi-professional gymnast in her youth until a spinal injury prompted her shift to acting, graduating from Drama Centre London in 2005.
Trivia
Stands at 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm) tall, bringing an imposing yet nuanced physical presence to her widely celebrated screen and stage roles.
Family Life
Grew up in the South Downs region of Sussex, England. She has been in a long-term partnership with British high-fashion designer Giles Deacon since 2013.
Associated With
Shared memorable on-screen partnerships with Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in Game of Thrones and Jenna Ortega in Tim Burton's Wednesday.
